Since announcing my candidacy for the Non-Executive Director position at Nominet, several supporters have asked me to clarify how I will deal with potential conflicts of interest.
Let me start by saying that of course, I am willing to declare all potential conflicts of interest and am a firm believer in full disclosure.
Constructive communication with stakeholders and positive team work with the Nominet Board can only function against a backdrop of declared interests . During my time on the PAB my background in online advertising and domain sales was never an issue – once declared, expertise in certain areas can be real boons to the discussion but it has to be remembered that board directors have a legal duty to uphold the best interests of Nominet.
I am fully prepared to do that, and think that my time on the PAB has demonstrated my ability to distance myself from my operational pursuits when developing policy recommendations for Nominet. I submitted a declaration of interests for the PAB and have also provided one as part of my application for the Non Exec Director Election. Ultimately, it is the Members that elect PAB and Nominet Board members – and it is my role as a PAB member, and would be my responsibility as a Non Executive Director, to fulfil my duty to the Members and to Nominet.
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